Malacca 11th-12th July 2009

Went on another trip to Malacca on the weekend. This time with Eddie and Shi Qiang. It was Eddie's first trip to Malacca, Shi Qiang had been there before many moons ago. For me it was the fourth trip to this historical city. My last trip was just about a month ago in June during the school holidays. I noticed a change in the atmosphere, it was a lot more quite. There were still many tourist, but just not so noisy. It felt quiet and comfortable but the weather was still hot as hell.

We stayed at the Seri Costa hotel resort booked by Shi Qiang, the cost was about S$32 per person. The room was pretty big and cosy. I will stay there again if I go back as its near Jonker walk. Places we went were Jalan Hang Jebat, which had a pasa malam at night, Makhota Parade shopping, Bandai shop at new shoppping mall, Oleh Sayang for authentic nonya fare, and lots and lots of other street food.

Enjoy the pictures!

Documenting recent events

20th June, Aeronautical cup 2009(Airfixcup)
20th June Saturday was the prize presentation for the annual Airfix cup.
This third Airfix competition has seen more entries than before.The master class had more entries than the senior category. The standards have also been raised and its getting to be a more challenging competition year on year. Which is good news. This year it was held in Ngee Ann Polytechnic which I must say was much more professional compared to the two previous held at Singapore Airforce museum. I have two entries which did not win any prizes. Will try to build something bigger for next years event. Overall, the turn out of aircraft was fantastic, the event was won by an A-6 Prowler by Kee Wee(winner of the first Inaugral Airfix cup). I believe next year will be better.

Announcement of Actung Japan Hobby closing
The official announcement of closing the shop by sms from Nakamoto himself just 1 week before the Airfix cup. Was followed by panic and uncontrolled hoarding of kits from the shop for the last time. Various factions of the Clan members have come up with plans of taking over or co-ownership with Nakamoto till lease expires. Future fate of the shop remains unknown at this time of documentation.

Old school Roadie
Managed to aquire an entire old school Road bike with full Shimano 105 parts to start my retro build. Seems to be of Olmo origin judging from logo on fork. Can't wait to get started on rebuilding it with my new bought Pink Suntour Superbee frame!